Sahil Makkar And Ajay Modi

Stories by Sahil Makkar And Ajay Modi

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

Nov auto sales were driven by MUL, Hyundai and M&M

Nov auto sales were driven by MUL, Hyundai and M&M

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2017

Data issued by Siam shows sale of PVs (cars, vans and utility vehicles) grew 14.3 per cent to 275,417 vehicles.

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2017

The hotel is equipped with new, clean air technology which promises its guests the cleanest air in the city on par with global standards.

Maruti overtakes SBI, HDFC in race for m-cap

Maruti overtakes SBI, HDFC in race for m-cap

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2017

The country's biggest carmaker is now more valuable than the combined market cap of the three leading automobile companies in the country: Tata Motors (Rs 1,18,684 crore), M&M (Rs 86,336 crore) and Ashok Leyland (Rs 34,700 crore).

Why this December is the best month to buy a car

Why this December is the best month to buy a car

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

From Alto to Audi, get car discounts of up to Rs 900,000

'Ayodhya's locals have moved on with their lives'

'Ayodhya's locals have moved on with their lives'

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

'The locals want a permanent solution to the perennial Mandir-Masjid issue. They have realised political parties will lose relevance if a temple is built.'

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2017

Automobile companies are worried about challenges from electric mobility, automation and connected vehicles.

What is the right age to join social media sites?

What is the right age to join social media sites?

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

Facebook and Twitter now restrict users below the age of 13 from signing up on their platforms. LinkedIn doesn't provide its services to children below the age of 16.

Basmati Billionaires: 'We are born in rice'

Basmati Billionaires: 'We are born in rice'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

India gets its first basmati billionaire family. The promoter family of KRBL reaps gains from high demand for basmati in India and overseas. The company had a stock of 300,000 tonnes of rice as of September 30.

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Tata Nano reaches end of the road as dealers stop orders

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

Dealers of Tata Motors in most parts of the country have stopped placing orders for this small car in the last three-four months and the showrooms are displaying contemporary models such as Tiago, Tigor, Hexa and Nexon.

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Since the deadline for Justice B N Srikrishna Committee's feedback is December 31, the government is unlikely to table a data protection Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

Hero's next: electric two-wheelers

Hero's next: electric two-wheelers

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2017

The firm, which showcased an electric variant of its Duet scooter at the 2016 Auto Expo, is working on two models at its Jaipur R&D centre.

How Verna turned around Hyundai's fortune

How Verna turned around Hyundai's fortune

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2017

Hyundai sold 6,054 units of the new Verna in September, against 6,010 units of the Honda City and 5,603 units of the Maruti Ciaz.

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2017

Pending consumer dispute cases are at an all-time high.

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Will Captur change Renault's fortunes in India?

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

A lot rides on this new vehicle for Renault, the seventh largest player in domestic passenger vehicle market, as its brand new SUV takes on Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Creta and Ford EcoSport.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

As linking Aadhaar kicks in, EPF contributor base shrinks

As linking Aadhaar kicks in, EPF contributor base shrinks

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2017

The number of contributors was 46.4 million in July and 44 million in September.

Suzuki motorcycles ride into India on Maruti's backbone

Suzuki motorcycles ride into India on Maruti's backbone

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2017

Most of the engines used by Suzuki's two-wheelers in India are manufactured by Maruti at its Manesar plant.

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2017

Beside flying squads from RTOs at different points on highways, challans are imposed without any reason. The situation is especially difficult in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2017

The coming elections seem a tough battleground for the BJP in the wake of anti-incumbency, Patidar and Dalit agitations and implementation of the GST.